What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics, and why are they so powerful?

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What Are The 'Magic Numbers' In Nuclear Physics, And Why Are They So Powerful?

By Live Science

Some atoms are stable, while others seem to fall apart. Lead-208 will probably last forever, while the synthetic isotope technetium-99 exists for just hours. The difference lies in the structure of the atom's nucleus, with certain "magic numbers" of ...Read more

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